The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between UAB and Memphis on Saturday, with the host Blazers trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Blazers sit at 5-8 (3-8 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Tigers are currently 9-5 (4-6-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? UAB is 1-10 OU, and Memphis is 6-4-1 OU.



View Memphis vs UAB Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
College basketball odds makers opened the Blazers as 4.5-point underdogs in this matchupl.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Blazers - Tigers odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UAB is rated No. 88 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Memphis is at No. 34. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 75-65 win for the Tigers.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature UAB's No. 116-rated squad against Memphis's No. 113-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, UAB rates No. 286 in the country with 4.8 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 214 nationally with 5.8 per match.

Defensively, Memphis features the nation's No. 307-rated defense on the road, allowing 79 points per game. UAB, meanwhile, comes in at No. 278 nationally in scoring at home.

Memphis was a 69-51 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Tennessee. They covered the 8–point spread as favorites. The Tigers got 19 points from Antonio Barton as Memphis ran past Tennessee 69-51 on Wednesday at FedExForum.

UAB was a 79-61 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Florida. They failed to cover the 17.5–point spread as underdogs. UAB suffered a 79-61 loss against Florida on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Quincy Taylor in a losing effort at Stephen O'Connell Center.


Memphis Tigers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Southern Miss are 8-2
After playing Tennessee are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

UAB Blazers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Marshall are 6-4
After playing Florida are 1-1
After a loss are 5-5

A few Tigers at Blazers trends to consider:
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UAB
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing on the road against UAB
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
UAB is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UAB's last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of UAB's last 15 games when playing Memphis


Next up:
Memphis home to Southern Miss, Wednesday, January 11
UAB home to Marshall, Wednesday, January 11